CRANE & RIGGING WORKSHOP. September Louisville Marriott Downtown Louisville, KY THE CRANE AND RIGGING EVENT OF THE YEAR!

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1 Register now at THE CRANE AND RIGGING EVENT OF THE YEAR! 2018 CRANE & RIGGING WORKSHOP September Louisville Marriott Downtown Louisville, KY

2 SCHEDULE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 2:00 pm 5:00 pm REGISTRATION/INFO DESK WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 7:30 am 5:00 pm REGISTRATION/INFO DESK 8:00 am 12:00 pm CRANE & RIGGING GROUP COMMITTEE MEETINGS: 8:00 am 9:00 am...safety Education & Training 9:15 am 10:15 am... Labor 10:30 am 12:00 noon...governing All attendees welcome. 1:00 pm 2:30 pm OPENING SESSION: PRACTICAL WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR COMPANY FROM LAWSUITS The new lottery of today is a lawsuit. Bill Smith, EVP of Claims and Risk Management for NBIS, will share practical ways to protect and defend yourself in the event of a suit filed against your company or employees. Speaker: Bill Smith, EVP Claims & Risk Management, NBIS (NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc.) 2:30 pm 3:00 pm NETWORKING BREAK Sponsor: Liebherr 3:00 pm 4:00 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN COMPLIANCE & CHOICE In any company environment, employees must follow rules and it s the manager s job to make them comply. Using SC&RA s new Severe Weather Guidelines as an example, Troy Pierce will explain best practices for managers who want to introduce new practices and rules to employees, and what it takes to change behaviors from compliance to choice. Speaker: Troy Pierce, Vice President HSE, TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc. TACKLE ANY JOB WITH BETTER TOOL MANAGEMENT As industry standards are strengthened and enhanced, is your company prepared, organized and compliant when it comes to your tooling operations? Learn all your options in inventory management, inspection recording and other tools so your team can be compliant (ASME B30 standards and OSHA 1910) and efficient for optimum business growth. Speakers: Patrick Clark, National Rental Support Manager, Lifting Gear Hire Tom Beasley, Business Support Manager, Lifting Gear Hire 2 Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association

3 2018 CRANE & RIGGING WORKSHOP September Louisville Marriott Downtown, Louisville, KY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, continued 4:00 pm 4:30 pm NETWORKING BREAK Sponsor: Liebherr 4:30 pm 5:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS: MOBILE CRANES ON THE MOVE: USING NEW OS/OW RULES TO YOUR ADVANTAGE Cranes can now be efficiently moved reducing risk. But one permitting mistake could cost your company millions of dollars. SC&RA s Vice President of Transportation, a former state DOT official, explains how to take advantage of a recent federal government ruling on mobile cranes to maximize your time and budget. All aspects of securing permits and working with law enforcement and government officials will be covered. Speaker: Steven Todd, Vice President, SC&RA 6:30 pm 7:00 pm FIRST TIMERS BRIEFING Is this your first time attending an SC&RA event? This intimate briefing provides you the opportunity to meet with officers, staff and other first-time attendees, to network, and learn more about how to best leverage the event for business success. 7:00 pm 8:00 pm RECEPTION Sponsors: Link-Belt Cranes NBIS (NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc.) CALCULATING SLING ANGLES & HARDWARE SELECTION Learn how to calculate reduction factors, tension factors and the effects of angular loading on hardware. Although the working load limit of the hardware is very important it is not the only determining factor when selecting rigging hardware. See how WSTDA Synthetic Safety Bulletins and the most overlooked and obvious resource--owner s manuals--can be used to identify hazards and reinforce proper inspection prior to use. Speaker: Sam Socolow, Product Application & 6:00 pm 6:30 pm FREE HEADSHOTS Training Manager, Ashley Sling, Inc. Take advantage of this opportunity to have your professional headshot taken by SC&RA s photographer. No cost. First come, first serve. Guaranteed to the first 25. This inclusive program is designed to help fast-track the best and brightest young minds to the next levels of professional and Association leadership. Accepted applicants will be matched with a mentor and learn from various industry veterans about workplace trends and industry issues. Apply now by visiting Wednesday, September 26 LEADERSHIP FORUM (By Invitation Only) 9:00 am 4:00 pm Thursday, September 27 NETWORKING RECAP (Optional - By Invitation Only) 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Register at 3

4 SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 7:30 am 5:00 pm REGISTRATION/INFO DESK 7:30 am 8:30 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Sponsors: H&E Equipment Services Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. National Interstate Insurance Company Rigging Gear Sales, Inc. 8:30 am 9:30 am Keynote Session: The Road to Change Anne Mahlum s compelling personal story and work with Back on My Feet, a nonprofit organization combatting homelessness through the power of running, is a powerful and inspirational example of how change happens. Anne will reveal how we all need the same things in life to grow and succeed to be noticed, to be appreciated, to be valued and to be cared for. She will demonstrate that altering the way we see ourselves and our circumstances is at the core of change and that only then can we begin to move out of our comfort zones and create significant adjustments in our lives. Speaker: Anne Mahlum, Owner/CEO, [solidcore] Sponsors: Riggers Manufacturing Company Rigging Gear Sales, Inc. Terex USA, LLC ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Charging Stations A1A Software LLC Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft Lifting Gear Hire Giveaways ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. Meeting App Fleet Cost & Care, Inc. Room Keys Nelson Trailers Wifi-Access Terex USA, LLC 9:30 am 10:00 am NETWORKING BREAK Sponsor: Liebherr 10:00 am - 11:30 am BREAKOUT SESSIONS: THE HAZARDS OF SERVICE PROVIDERS What contributes to accidents? Recent research points to a lack of safety talks, pre-lift meetings and miscommunication between service providers (crane rental firms) and the client. Capitalize on the latest research to learn who needs to be included in meetings and key elements to include in your plans so that you can reduce your risk of accident. Speakers: Jim Wiethorn, Ph.D., P.E., Haag Engineering Fernanda Leite, Ph.D., P.E., University of Texas HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY USE SYNTHETICS What are the effects of bending on synthetic fiber ropes and slings, and how do they differ from steel wire and round slings? Dennis and Brooks will address reduction factors and bending fatigue properties of fiber ropes in various lifting applications. Moderator: Tony Fastuca, VP, Sales & Marketing, ASC Python America Speakers: Brooks Nunley, Technical Sales & Key Account Manager, Cortland Company Dennis Sherman, Technical Sales Manager-Crane, Samson Rope Technologies 4 Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association

5 2018 CRANE & RIGGING WORKSHOP September Louisville Marriott Downtown, Louisville, KY 11:30 am 2:30 pm EXHIBIT CENTER (BUFFET LUNCH PROVIDED) SC&RA brings together 90 of the industry s top manufacturers, software and training providers, insurance representatives and media all in one place. With no conflicting sessions or distractions, the Exhibit Center is the best place to meet with your customers and make new contacts quickly and easily. Lunch Sponsors: Deep South Crane and Rigging, LLC J&R Engineering Co., Inc. Lift Systems, Inc. Terex USA, LLC 2:45 pm 4:00 pm 2018 RIGGING JOBS OF THE YEAR What does it take to win the Rigging Job of the Year? These are the four best projects in their categories for exemplifying safety practices, ingenuity, specialized engineering, and in some instances defying common misconceptions. Get inspired for your own entry next year! Over $2 Million... Fagioli, SPA $750,000 - $2 Million... Barnhart $150,000 - $750, Fagioli, SPA Under $150, Barnhart 4:00 pm 4:30 pm NETWORKING BREAK Sponsor: Liebherr 4:30 pm 5:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS: AN ATTORNEY S POINT OF VIEW: PLAYING OFFENSE WITH OSHA Take control of your company s compliance by knowing your rights and responsibilities. Learn strategies for managing an inspection when an OSHA inspector is on-site. Score 10 practical tips on how crane and rigging companies can boost their compliance efforts and minimize their risk. Speaker: Michael Rubin, Partner Attorney, Goldberg Segalla LLP ENGINEERED LIFT PLANS FROM A TO Z This session will guide you through all the essential elements of preparing an engineered lift plan. From the reason a plan is needed to the engineering required along with drawings and calculations, learn how to prepare and present the submission to the client. Speaker: Jamison Fox, P.E., International 6:30 pm 7:30 pm RECEPTION Industrial Contracting Corporation Sponsor: The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Register at 5

6 SCHEDULE REGISTRATION REGISTER ONLINE AT Early by Regular by On-Site After 6/28/18 9/7/18 9/7/18 Member $450 $510 $560 Spouse/ Guest $180 $210 $260 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:30 am 8:30 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Sponsors: Liebherr USI Insurance Services, LLC 8:45 am 3:00 pm LINK-BELT CRANES FACTORY TOUR As you tour the 770,000 sq.-ft Link-Belt plant, you will see firsthand everything it takes to assemble a Link-Belt Crane. Machining centers, assembly, lattice and formed boom bays, final paint and much more are all customary stops along the way. Link-Belt is proud of the innovations its own people have developed to not only build cranes but maintain its status as a good environmental citizen to the surrounding Bluegrass Region. Transportation and lunch provided. 8:45 am... Depart Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel 10:00 am... Arrive Link-Belt Cranes, Lexington, KY Early by Regular by On-Site After 6/28/18 9/7/18 9/7/18 Non- Member $675 $765 $820 Spouse/ Guest $270 $315 $370 CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY There will be a charge of $90.00 per person for cancellations received after June 28, No refunds for cancellations received after September 7, ON-SITE TRANSFER FEE There will be a charge of $25.00 per person for any registration changes received after Monday, September 24, Please Note: If you registered at the SC&RA Member rate, your membership must remain in good standing through the duration of the meeting in order to receive the reduced rate. Should your membership status change prior to the event, you will be invoiced the difference for the higher, non-member rate. 10:00 am 1:30 pm... Tour and Lunch 1:30 pm... Depart Lexington 3:00 pm... Arrive Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel 6 Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association

7 EXHIBIT CENTER Thursday, September 27 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Buffet lunch provided HOTEL INFO Louisville Marriott Downtown 280 West Jefferson Louisville, Kentucky SC&RA Group Rate: $ Check in time: Check out time: 4:00 pm 11:00 am To reserve SC&RA s reduced rate, you must first register for the Workshop. Once registered, you will receive instructions for booking your accommodations. Questions? Contact us at (703) This year s exhibit center features 90 booths where you ll find the crane and rigging industry s leading manufacturers, wire rope suppliers, publishers and service providers all in one place. Learn more about their new products and services or take this opportunity to showcase your company s latest innovations! Space fills quickly don t delay! BOOTH FEE Member: $1,270 Non-Member: $1,905 Booth fees include one complimentary registration valued at $510. Visit to secure your booth today. DONATE TO THE FOUNDATION Your generous donation to the SC&R Foundation helps individuals jumpstart or enrich their career in the industry through grants and scholarships for training. The Foundation also supports research that enables the industry to innovate and improve safety. Be sure to select to donate when completing the online registration process. For more information, visit Register at 7

8 2018 CRANE & RIGGING WORKSHOP 5870 Trinity Parkway Suite 200 Centreville, VA September Louisville Marriott Downtown Louisville, KY WHY ATTEND? Network with 600+ industry professionals Learn the latest in crane and rigging safety EVENT SPONSORS Protect your company from costly lawsuits Tour the Link-Belt Cranes Factory Register at